A 4308
Requires DHS to increase home and community-based services under Medicaid.
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Bill overview
This bill directs the New Jersey Department of Human Services (DHS) to significantly increase the availability of home and community-based services for Medicaid recipients. By 2027, DHS must aim to place 80% of eligible nursing home recipients in these services, with a growing percentage of Medicaid funding allocated to them. The bill also includes provisions for strategic planning, reducing institutional bias, ensuring fair wages for caregivers, and expanding affordable housing options to support this shift.
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Shanique Speight
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